United Nations, June 19 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher called for the removal of humanitarian restraints on Gaza.Despite recent improvements, humanitarians still face continued persistent and deliberate constraints, Fletcher told the Security Council.”Humanitarian access continues to rely on one, at most two, operational crossings, when significantly greater capacity could easily be made available for the movement of aid a…
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New York, June 9 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the renewed escalation in West Asia and urged all parties to immediately stop attacks, exercise maximum restraint, and refrain from any action that could further inflame an already volatile situation. He urged all parties to fully abide by the ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran and Gaza, and avoid any steps that could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.”The Secretary General is also deeply concerned b…
United Nations, June 8 (IANS) The UN on Monday paid tribute to 136 of its personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2025.”The women and men we commemorate today include 97 civilian personnel and 39 uniformed peacekeepers — military and police. They came from 32 countries: diverse in background, but united in purpose,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at the annual memorial service held at the UN Headquarters in New York, Xinhua news agency reported.Among the dead were 80 s…
Sanaa, June 8 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said on Monday that it had launched a barrage of missiles targeting what it described as sensitive Israeli sites in the Jaffa area and announced a complete ban on Israeli-linked maritime navigation in the Red Sea. In a televised statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said the group’s forces carried out a missile attack against targets in Jaffa, claiming the operation achieved its objectives, reports Xinhua news agency.Sarea also announced a …
Washington, June 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s leadership continues to project contrasting narratives on the Palestine issue, offering emotive solidarity at home while pursuing discreet strategic calculations on the international stage. That is not “realpolitik” but a pattern of “institutionalised deception”, with the Pakistani public paying the price, a report mentioned.“For years, Pakistan has worn its solidarity with Palestine like armour. Politicians deliver impassioned speeches. Parliament …
United Nations, June 4 (IANS) Despite significant delays introduced at a new Israeli checkpoint, aid partners collected more than 1,000 pallets of essential supplies for Gaza in one day, UN humanitarians have said.The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Wednesday (local time) said the pallets collected at the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossing on Tuesday included hygiene kits, tarpaulins, blankets and medicine.OCHA said convoys travelling to Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu…
Washington, June 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that reconstruction of Gaza cannot move forward unless Hamas is demilitarised, arguing that governments and investors will not commit billions of dollars to rebuilding the territory while the militant group retains military capabilities.At a Congressional hearing Rubio defended the Trump administration’s Gaza strategy amid criticism from Democratic lawmakers who questioned progress on a broader peace and reconstruction plan.”The go…
Tehran, June 1 (IANS) Iran has halted message exchanges with the United States via mediation in protest against Israel’s actions in Lebanon, local media reported on Monday.”There will be no dialogue” until Iran’s demands on “immediate cessation” of Israeli operations in Gaza and Lebanon are secured, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday.It added that Iran and its allies have determined “on the agenda to completely block the Strait of Hormuz, and to activate other fronts, includ…
Paris, May 24 (IANS) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has said that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had been banned from entering France effective immediately.In a post on social platform X, Barrot said on Saturday that the decision followed Ben-Gvir’s “unqualifiable” actions toward French and European citizens aboard the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla.”We cannot tolerate French nationals being threatened, intimidated or subjected to violence in such a manner, especi…
Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Spanish actor Javier Bardem, who is known for his work in ‘No Country for Old Men’, feels that more people in Hollywood are speaking up for Palestine in Hollywood. The actor attended the ongoing edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, and said that “everyone is beginning to realize, this is unacceptable”, reports ‘Variety’.The Oscar-winning actor, who is at Cannes with his latest film ‘The Beloved’, was asked immediately if he has any fear of s…